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Government must grasp opportunity for residential care reform writes Dan Parton (29th August 2012)
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This week we feature a guest blog by CareKnowledge editor Jim Kennedy on the implications and recommendations made by the Winterbourne View Serious Case Review and Mencap’s Out of Sight report… (8th August 2012)
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Dan Parton writes (11th July 2012) : So, the Care and Support White Paper and the draft Care and Support Bill have finally seen the light of day. While there are some good ideas in them, the main issue – how long-term social care will be…
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Dan Parton writes (18th July 2012) : News from Barcelona this week of a development by geneticists that could ensure that learning disabilities are diagnosed more quickly is welcome for all concerned.
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A Norfolk-based project that helps adults with learning disabilities to volunteer, gain employment and access training courses is planning to expand, thanks to a 6-figure, 3-year grant from the Big Lottery Fund.
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Punk band Heavy Load, whose members include people with and without learning disabilities, have split after playing a farewell gig at the BT Live site in Trafalgar Square as part of the Paralympics celebrations.
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Dan Parton writes (4th July 2012) : When the adult social care White Paper finally appears, it must ensure that the needs of people with disabilities are not marginalised.
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Dan Parton writes that the number of adults with learning disabilities receiving a health check has only increased by 5% in the past year is worrying – especially with the introduction of GP consortia.
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Bowel Cancer UK has launched a new resource to help people with learning disabilities and their carers in Scotland make informed choices about bowel health and their Scottish bowel screening programme invitation.
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Learning disability charity Mencap has welcomed the Government’s publication of draft provisions to improve the support for children and young people with special educational needs (SEN).
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